Alphington vs Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Alphington Devon & Cornwall Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges Devon & Cornwall Police

      Alphington vs Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Alphington
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      1,334 crimes / 12m
      ↑36.7% trend
      29.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges
      Devon & Cornwall Police
      2,855 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.3% trend
      15% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alphington
      B Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,334
      2,855
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      976
      2,952
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36.7%
      ↓3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.5%
      15%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alphington
      B Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges
      Violent Crime
      324 ↑27%
      1,073 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      158 ↑10%
      463 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      85 ↓1%
      130 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑21%
      30 ↑11%
      Burglary
      61 ↑13%
      72 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      77 ↑13%
      229 ↓21%
      Drugs
      30 ↑76%
      78 ↓30%
      Public Order
      70 ↑75%
      210 ↑2%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      33 ↑450%
      Shoplifting
      428 ↑71%
      404 ↑25%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑75%
      22 ↑5%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑800%
      29 ↑107%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑25%
      30 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      20 ↑100%
      52 ↑2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alphington safer than Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges?

      Alphington has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,334 crimes in the last 12 months. Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 2,855 crimes. Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alphington vs Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges?

      Alphington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges shows -3.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alphington and Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges?

      In Alphington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Shoplifting (428 incidents). In Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges, it is Violent Crime (1,073 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alphington and Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges?

      Alphington recorded 158 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges recorded 463. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Alphington vs Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges?

      Violent crime in Alphington totalled 324 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,073 in Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alphington and Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alphington recorded 976 crimes (now 1,334, a change of +36.7%). Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges recorded 2,952 crimes previously (now 2,855, -3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alphington and Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Alphington has a resolution rate of 29.5% and Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges has 15%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alphington and Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges?

      Alphington falls within the Devon & Cornwall Police boundary. Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges is covered by Devon & Cornwall Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Alphington and Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Alphington or Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alphington and Gorwell & Fort Hill, Frankmarsh & St Georges. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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